A14 Ipswich maintenance, junction 52 (Claydon) to junction 55 (Copdock Interchange)

Latest updates

• 24 February 2025

  Planned road closures in March

  We're doing essential bridge joint repairs and resurfacing work on the A14 between junctions 52 (Claydon) and 55 (Copdock Interchange) to help ensure the bridges continue to remain in a safe and serviceable condition. 

  We'll work in two phases between Monday 10 March and Friday 21 March 2025, working overnight between 8pm and 6am, weather permitting. 

  Closures and diversions 

  To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A14 between junctions 52 (Claydon) and 55 (Copdock Interchange) one carriageway at a time, and divert traffic as follows: 

  Phase 1 

  A14 eastbound junctions 52 to 55, 8pm to 6am overnight on weeknights from Monday 10 March to Friday 14 March

  For the eastbound diversion:

  • take the exit slip road at junction 52. 
  • at the roundabout, take the fourth exit onto Bramford Road.
  • continue straight, merging onto the B1113 through Bramford and Sproughton. 
  • at the A1071/Swan Hill Roundabout, take the first exit onto A1071. 
  • at the traffic lights, turn right onto London Road (A1214). 
  • at the next roundabout, take the second exit to stay on the A1214.
  • at the Copdock Roundabout, take the first exit to join the eastbound A14 at junction 55, where the diversion ends. 

  Traffic wanting to join the A14 eastbound carriageway from junctions 53 and 54 will need to travel westbound on the A14 and join the diversion at junction 52. 

  View the eastbound diversion map.

  Phase 2 

  A14 westbound between junctions 55 and 52 

  8pm to 6am overnight on weeknights from Monday 17 March to Thursday 20 March

  For the westbound diversion:

  • take the exit slip road at junction 55
  • at the Copdock Roundabout, take the third exit onto the A1214
  • continue on A1214, taking the second exit at the next roundabout
  • at the traffic lights, turn left onto the A1071
  • follow the A1071 for approximately 14.6 miles until you reach a T-junction then turn right onto the A134
  • stay on the A134 for approximately 18.8 miles
  • at the Southgate Green Roundabout, take the third exit to remain on the A134
  • at the following roundabout, take the first exit 
  • at Moreton Hall Interchange, take the first exit to rejoin the A14 westbound, where the diversion ends

  View the westbound diversion map.

  We have worked with Sproughton Parish Council to mitigate the impact of traffic passing through Sproughton village. To help manage traffic along the B1113, we will be putting the following measures in place: 

  Phase 1 

  The 7.5-tonne weight limit on the B1113 High Street will be temporarily lifted. 

  Temporary four-way traffic lights will be set up at the B1113 High Street crossroads with Lower Street and Burstall Lane. 

  Parking restrictions, marked with cones, will be in place at the B1113 High Street crossroads from Lower Street and Burstall Lane. 

  CCTV safety camera vans will be deployed along the B1113 diversion route to monitor traffic. 

  Paper Mill Lane will be closed for about 200 metres southbound, starting 500 metres south of the Bramford Road Roundabout (junction 52), to prevent large vehicles using this route. 

  Phase 2 

  Additional signs will be place on the B1113 at ‘The Beagle Roundabout’ to indicate the 7.5-tonne weight limit 

  CCTV safety camera vans will be deployed along the diversion route to monitor traffic. 

  Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

• 11 December 2024

  December closures

  As we're near to the end of the concrete overlay works on the A14, we will need to close junction 53 westbound entry and exit slips from Bury Road Roundabout for one night on Monday 16 December 2024 between 8pm and 6am, weather permitting.

  Closures and diversions

  To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the westbound entry and exit slips at junction 53, and divert traffic as detailed below:

  Westbound entry slip:

  • If you wish to join the A14 westbound at Junction 53 join the eastbound A14 to Junction 54 and turn around. 
  • Continue your journey westbound on the A14.

  Westbound entry slip diversion route

  Westbound exit slip:

  • If you wish to exit the A14 westbound at Junction 53.
  • Travel to Junction 52 and turn around.
  • Exit at the eastbound exit at Junction 53.

  Westbound exit diversion route

  Additional work

  Please note, we will also use this opportunity to cut back vegetation. There is likely to be noise from this activity.

  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we carry out this essential work.

   

• 22 November 2024

  November and December closures

  The westbound carriageway work is now scheduled for completion by Friday 22 November. Following this, we will resume overnight closures of the eastbound carriageway for approximately three weeks on weeknights only, starting from Monday 25 November through to Saturday 14 December between 8pm and 6am, weather permitting.

  Closures and diversions

  To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A14 between junction 52 (Claydon) and 55 (Copdock Interchange), and divert traffic as follows:

  Eastbound diversion

  • Exit the A14 at junction 52.
  • Travel via the B1113 through Sproughton and Bramford, then along the A1071 and A1214.
  • Rejoin the A14 at Copdock Interchange.

  Eastbound diversion map

  Additional measures

  Following feedback from residents, when full closures are required on the A14 eastbound carriageway, we will implement a road closure at Paper Mill Lane to prevent unsuitable vehicles using this as a cut through. Access to the Premier Inn will still be available. 

  We are committed to minimising disruption for residents along the diversion route and will continue monitoring traffic on the B1113. We are working closely with local representatives to address any concerns and implement mitigation measures where possible.

• 01 November 2024

  November Update

  We have now started work on the westbound carriageway and closures are planned to be in place until Friday 29 November.

  Following this, we plan to complete work on the eastbound carriageway from Monday 2 December until Friday 13 December, weather permitting. 

  Closures and diversions

  To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A14 between junction 55 (Copdock Interchange) and 52 (Claydon), and divert traffic as detailed below:

  For the westbound diversion:

  • exit at junction 55 (Copdock Interchange) 
  • travel along the A1214 and A1071 
  • continue along the B1113 through Sproughton and Bramford
  • rejoin the A14 at Claydon

  For the eastbound diversion, travel the same as above but in reverse.

  Following feedback from residents, when full closures are required on the A14 eastbound carriageway, we will implement a road closure at Paper Mill Lane to prevent unsuitable vehicles using this as a cut through. Access to the Premier Inn will still be available. 

  Additionally, there will be slip road closures on the A14 eastbound carriageway as follows:

  • A14 eastbound junction 54 - Saturday 9 November and Saturday 16 November

  View diversion map.

  Any drivers affected will be diverted up to the next junction to return on A14 westbound.

  We will continue to monitor traffic on the diversion route and work with local representatives to mitigate disruption to residents living on the B1113.

  Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

• 15 October 2024

  Roadworks progress update

  We're continuing the essential maintenance of the A14, which we started on 16 September.

  Unfortunately our programme has been delayed due to recent poor weather.

  Closures

  To safely finish our work on the eastbound carriageway, we need to close the A14 between junction 52 (Claydon) and 55 (Copdock Interchange)

  We’ll need to have further overnight closures (8pm to 6am) starting 14 October 2024.

  We'll also need an extra overnight closure of the eastbound carriageway (8pm to 6am) on Saturday 19 October.

  We'll start work on the westbound carriageway on 21 October 2024.

  We're monitoring traffic on the diversion route and working with local representatives to limit disruption for residents on the B1113. We apologise for the inconvenience our changes may cause.

  Diversion

  If you are heading east:

  • Exit at junction 52 (Claydon)
  • Travel along the B1113 through Bramford and Sproughton
  • Then along the A1071 and A1214 to rejoin the A14 at Copdock roundabout

  The westbound diversion will be the same in reverse.

  Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

• 28 August 2024

  Work starts on Monday 16 September 2024 for approximately 2 months

  We’ll be doing essential maintenance work on the A14 between junction 52 (Claydon) and junction 55 (Copdock Interchange).  

  We understand how disruptive closures on this section of the A14 are to local residents but, repairs are needed to extend the life of the road surface to minimise the need for more extensive repairs in the future.

  We now plan to start this work on Monday 16 September 2024 for approximately 2 months. Work will be carried out weeknights only, between 8pm and 6am, weather permitting.

  To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A14 between junctions 52 and 55. Closures will be in both directions, but not both at the same time. We will start work on the eastbound section first.

  Ahead of work starting, we will be holding a free public information drop-in event on Wednesday 21 August between 4pm and 7pm at Tithe Barn, Lower Street, Sproughton, IP8 3AA. This event is your opportunity to ask members of the project team any questions about the project and its road closures.

  Diversions

  While the A14 is closed eastbound, traffic will exit at junction 52 (Claydon), travel along the B1113 through Bramford and Sproughton, then along the A1071 and A1214 to rejoin the A14 at Copdock roundabout.

  The Westbound diversion is the same in reverse.

  See a map of the diversion route.